I had a car accident two weeks back where my head hit the steering wheel causing a deep gash on my head. It bled a lot but after it healed on its own, I pulled out the scab accidentally which pulled out a bunch of hair. The photos taken were 2 weeks after the accident. I am worried if any hair will ever grow back? What should I do? Should I wait for a couple months to see if hair grows back, or should I consider some kind of treatment/surgery for hair regrowth? I don't have male pattern baldness
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September 8, 2015
Answer: It may take up to a year for hairs to grow back after an accident
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Vaseline does not cause hair loss. Your androgenic alopecia is what is causing hair loss. If you believe vaseline is making your hair loss condition worse, then stop using it.
If you quit masturbation and you do not see thicker hair, it probably was not the masturbation that caused hair loss, right? The most common cause of hair loss in men is a genetic trait you inheritede from your mother or father.
Use minoxidil as directed. The instructions are usually written on the box or on the back of the bottle. Since it is a medication that needs to go on your scalp, it would make sense to use it when your scalp is dry.
